Definition of "octreotide" [octreotide]

• An octapeptide that mimics natural somatostatin pharmacologically, though it is a more potent inhibitor of growth hormone, glucagon and insulin than the natural hormone. (noun)

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• "Standard treatment includes surgery if the disease is caught early enough, or a drug called octreotide in more advanced cases."
• "Nathaniel was receiving IV infusions of dextrose, octreotide, and glucagon to keep his blood sugar normal."
• "Focal KATP HI usually cannot be controlled with diazoxide medication The treatment of focal KATP HI usually includes octreotide, continuous dextrose, and/or pancreatectomy."